This week on Cool Cars with Chris, Courage is back from a business trip with something much more exciting than work updates — a test drive of the 750-horsepower Silverado EV RST.

From its whisper-quiet electric torque to the not-so-quiet charging bill, we dig into what it’s really like to live with a six-figure electric truck. Spoiler alert: $65 doesn’t get you a full charge, and range anxiety is still very real.

Plus, we go behind the scenes of YouTube content creation, why platform-specific content matters, and how captionsmight be the unsung hero of video growth.

🚗 What We Cover in This Episode:

• Renting the Silverado EV RST on Turo

• Real talk: charging costs, public stations, and range expectations

• Comparing Super Cruise vs Tesla Autopilot

• Why the fake engine noise might actually be genius

• Courage’s take on YouTube vs Instagram content

• Best practices for short-form video, captions & cross-posting

• A closer look at EV vs gas cost comparisons

• Ride quality, interior space, and what makes this truck unique

• The question we all asked: Why didn’t they call it the Avalanche?

• • Is the Silverado EV worth over $100k?

  
  

  🔧 Perfect For:

  • Truck lovers curious about EVs

  • Anyone shopping for or renting an electric vehicle

  • Content creators figuring out cross-platform strategies

• • Fans of behind-the-scenes YouTube workflow tips
• • Listeners who like their auto talk real, raw, and road-tested

  
  

  00:00 – 🎙️ Intro & Courage’s Return

  00:24 – 🚗 Renting the Silverado EV RST on Turo

  01:00 – 📹 YouTube Content Strategy & Posting Cadence

  03:00 – 📱 Instagram vs YouTube Shorts & TikTok Trends

  06:00 – 💬 Importance of Captions in Short-Form Video

  07:30 – 🛠️ Podcast Production Checklist & AI Help

  08:00 – ✈️ Sacramento Trip & Airport Talk

  11:20 – ❌ Charger EV Not Available – Here's Why

  12:30 – 🛻 First Impressions of the Silverado EV

  13:45 – 🔊 The Fake Engine Noise Debate

  15:20 – ⚡ Power, Features & EV Truck Experience

  18:20 – 🛣️ Long Drive Test: Sacramento to Oakland

  21:30 – 🧠 Super Cruise vs Tesla Autopilot

  22:00 – 🔋 Charging Experience with EVGo

  24:00 – 💸 The Real Cost to Charge a Silverado EV

  26:00 – ⛽ Gas vs EV: Cost Comparison Breakdown

  29:00 – 😬 Range Anxiety is Real (Again)

  32:00 – 📦 Storage, Frunk, and Backseat Setup

  33:30 – 🧊 Why Didn’t Chevy Call it the Avalanche?

  35:00 – 🤔 Final Verdict: Worth the Price?

  36:00 – 🏕️ Towing, Ride Quality & Everyday Use

  40:00 – 👁️ Super Cruise Eye Tracking & Safety

  42:00 – 🏁 Final Thoughts on EV Trucks Today

  
  

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